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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,686.80, 13,030.20 and 7,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,686.80, 13,030.20 and 7,666.20 is: 11,499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,686.80 : 13,030.20 = 7,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,686.80/13,030.20 = 7,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,686.80x = 13,030.20 × 7,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,686.80x = 99,892,119.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,892,119.24/8,686.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,499.30

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